Eleven Inishowen AC athletes made the journey to Dublin on Sunday, 26th February for the National Inter Club Championships in Santry, bringing the curtain down on the cross country season. Clubs and athletes from all over Ireland were in attendance to compete for national titles. First on the start line for IAC was Helena Crossan in the senior womens race. National Marathon Champion and Olympic 2012 qualifier, Linda Byrne was the pre race favourite and as expected was the clear winner in the 8k race. Helena Crossan finished in a highly cedible 27th place in a competitive field.

Sunday, 17th February - Finn Valley Spring 5K Series - Race 1 Report

Published on 21 February 2012

A massive crowd of 450 turned up at Finn Valley on Sunday, 17th Febuary for the first of the Spring 5k series. Inishowen AC were represented by eight athletes who made the early morning trip for the 11am start. Gerad Doherty was first of the Inishowen AC athletes over the line with an 18.38 finish, followed closely by Christian Mc Ginley in 18.47.

Grainne Gallagher continued her good form with a 23.02 finish and close behind was Gerad Harkin in 23.08. Other Inishowen finishers were Sonya Mc Grory 25.03, Una Harkin 28.19 and Lyndsay Harding 31.18.

Well done to all athletes involved. The next race in the series is on Sunday, 4th March.